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Witness says two men tried to enter care home, said they would 'kill us all'

Prince Albert Police have charged two men with uttering threats following an incident Sunday morning outside the Herb Bassett special care home.According to a press release, police were called to the ...

Sep 30, 2019

Open House for Co-operative Place in Wynyard approaching

Less than a month remains until the new Co-operative Place in Wynyard opens its doors.According to CAO Jason Chorneyko, there are still a few small tasks that need to be completed, but otherwise, thin...

Sep 30, 2019 The outside of Co-operative Place is ready. Some pavement was donated to allow the Town of Wynyard to pave a portion of the parking lot near the entrance. (Facebook/Wynyard Recreation)

Battlefords recognizes Orange Shirt Day with walk, ceremony

Many people in the Battlefords community are donning orange this week in honour of Orange Shirt Day which officially takes place Monday. Area schools are taking part in a number of activities. There a...

Sep 30, 2019 McKitrick Community School students take part in an Orange Shirt Day Walk in North Battleford on Monday. (Submitted photo/Amanda Risling)

High fives: Melfort and Kinistino shine at CiB national ceremonies

Two Northeast Saskatchewan communities bloomed on a national stage.The City of Melfort and the Town of Kinistino each received five blooms during the Communities in Bloom (CiB) National/International ...

Sep 30, 2019 Melfort Communities in Bloom members receive their five-bloom ranking during the national ceremonies in Yarmouth, N.S. (Facebook/Melfort Communities in Bloom)

Pulling for Paisley - 4Hers

4H Clubs and Leaders....We are wanting to help raise funds for a very special member of our 4-H family! Our club will be donating towards Paisley's fundraiser and would like to challenge you to do the...

Sep 30, 2019

The next two weeks will tell what kind of team the Riders have

At this time of year you want your football team to beat the teams they should and be competitive against the teams of equal or greater value in the standings.The Saskatchewan Roughriders with their 4...

Sep 30, 2019

Haunted Farmyard

Fun Matters Melfort presents Haunted Farmyard October 17, 18 and 19; 24, 25 and 26.The Haunted Shuttle leaves at 6:45 p.m. for the first tour.Tickets are $15 available in advance and at the door.There...

Sep 30, 2019

Paddling Club wraps up the season

The Kistahpinanihk Paddling Club (KPC) had their year-end excursion on Sunday.The original idea was to do a four-hour trip from the KPC Boat House to Cecil Ferry but a change in water levels meant the...

Sep 29, 2019 Members of the Kistahpinanihk Paddling Club prepare for their two hour trip on Sunday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Buckland Fire and Rescue unveil new tanker/pumper

Buckland Fire and Rescue unveiled their brand-new tanker and pumper truck on Saturday afternoon.The new truck does everything a standard fire truck can do but Buckland Fire Department fire Chief Gary ...

Sep 29, 2019 The new pumper/tanker at the RM of Buckland Fire Hall. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Food bank replenishing after empty summer months

After a busy summer that emptied the shelves at the Prince Albert Food Bank, they're getting more donations.Serving nearly 6,000 people in June and July the food bank was going through a crisis and we...

Sep 29, 2019 (Submitted photo/Kim Scruby)